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Monday, 3 February 2014

Creamy Basil Noodles

Ingredients
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 12 oz. thin spaghetti or angel hair noodles
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 small zucchinis, chopped
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 small carton cherry tomatoes
  • fresh basil leaves, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
  • In a large fry pan saute the minced garlic in the butter.
  • At the same time in a large pot, begin boiling water for the noodles, add the noodles once it begins to boil and cook until noodles are soft. Drain water and reserve noodles for later.
  • When garlic begins to turn golden add the chicken broth, whipping cream, chopped zucchini, dried basil, salt and pepper and bring contents to a boil. Continue boiling until zucchini is cooked (just a few minutes).
  • Remove the fry pan from heat and stir in the noodles and parmesan cheese until thoroughly mixed, then gently stir in the cherry tomatoes. Garnish with sliced fresh basil.